Six Weeks to Death Part 1 – A gripping look at substance abuse. How bad is it? What can a community do to break this viscious cycle of destruction. Produced in cooporation with Richland Police Department and Families Anonymous.

 

Susan Saint James helps cut ribbon at Connecticut addiction recovery facility

Filed under: alcohol abuse help

Also on the ribbon-cutting crew was actress and entrepreneur Susan Saint James of Litchfield, who has credited High Watch for helping her tremendously when she struggled with alcohol use issues. Board of Directors chairman Anton “Tony” Rice said after …
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According to Study, Two-Thirds of Transgender Individuals Have Contemplated …

Filed under: alcohol abuse help

While stress and abuse can play a role in alcohol and drug abuse the clear lack of support system and difference in attitudes of others when it comes to trans people is what is driving them down this dangerous road. Having problems is one thing but …
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Live Wire: ABC funds not enough to stave off health cuts

Filed under: alcohol abuse help

A: Money from alcohol sales still goes to local governments and to the state to fund efforts to help people who abuse alcohol and other substances. But it's not enough to offset steep funding cuts to mental health programs. This summer, the state cut …
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